Jharkhand

Jharkhand is one of the states in India with a high (26.3%) tribal population and also happens to be one of the extremist affected states. Considering the high concentration of vulnerable sections and poverty spread, Udyogini decided to intervene in this area and has been working for the promotion of livelihoods of tribal communities in the state since 2008.
Intervening in three districts of the state: Khunti, Gumla, Ranchi, Udyogini at present works with women in around 4040 households. Following a basket approach, these women mainly work in lac, tamarind and chironji value addition, integrated farming, goatery and backyard poultry amongst others. Udyogini’s most recent initiative Yuva Compass aims at providing a sustainable livelihood development program for the rurally disadvantaged youth.